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WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
#LIFTUPLOCAL EXPERIENCE BOX
THE ARTISTIC WHISK, ST. PETERSBURG
Treasure Truffle Box
Enjoy five fresh, beautiful truffles in assorted flavors made with love by Jovana
and her team at The Artistic Whisk. They also bake gorgeous custom cakes
(like our fashion cake from the 2019 Eye Ball: See and Be Seen) for your next
special occasion.
theartisticwhisk.com
BAVARO'S, TAMPA / ST. PETERSBURG
Signature Pasta Sauce
After a canceled catering event left Bavaro’s with 20 gallons of homemade
pasta sauce, they decided that they should batch the sauces, rather than
throwing it all away. This event mishap is a happy happenstance for you as it
has led to the savory handmade, gourmet sauce in your box!
bavarospizza.com
THE BLIND TIGER CAFE, YBOR CITY
House Blend Coffee
We know our Tampa Bay folks love to support their local coffee house!
Roberto founded the first Blind Tiger Café here in Ybor City and he brings you
fresh-ground, locally roasted coffee to wake you up or to pair with one of your
iBall desserts.
blindtigercafe.com
BLUE SAGE ECO BOUTIQUE, TAMPA
Sweet Sunrise Candles
Christina’s online store, Blue Sage Eco Boutique was founded to promote
personal growth, peace, and prosperity within her patrons. Her Sweet Sunrise
Soy Wax Candles combine the natural sweet aroma of pineapple with a hint
of sage – they brighten the energy in every room!
blue-sageboutique.com
BOOTLEGGERS HOMEBREW AND WINE SHOP, BRANDON
Seeing Citrus Sangria
Everybody loves sangria! Just for you, Bootleggers has brewed a special batch
of Seeing Citrus Sangria. We have found that sangria is a people pleaser, and
this great blend will leave you refreshed and at ease!
brewworx.com
CACCIATORE BROS, TAMPA
Granoro Rigatoni and Fusilli Pasta
Imported especially for you from Italy, these Granoro Rigatoni and Fusilli
pastas with your sauce of choice will make for several excellent meals. This
third-generation family store has served Italian specialty products to people
in Tampa Bay for 115 years.
cacciatorebros.com
DUNEDIN PET SUPPLY, DUNEDIN
Premium Grain-Free Cat Food
(For Our Feline Enthusiasts
Who Let Us Know Their Cat Would Be Attending)
Dunedin Pet Supply is a family operated business carrying natural foods,
treats, and other supplies for all your furry, feathery, and scaly friends! They
also have self-serve pet washing stations! We hope your feline family member
enjoys these delectable cat treats from their shelves.
facebook.com/DunedinPetSupply
J & J VENDING, BRANDON
Gardetto's and Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ron handles all our vending machine needs at Lions Eye Institute. He is an
absolute delight to work with and helps keep us fueled throughout our day!
Enjoy these sweet and salty snacks in support of Ron and J & J Vending.
If you are looking for a great vending machine company,
call Ron at 813-610-7325.
HIDDEN SPRINGS ALE WORKS, TAMPA HEIGHTS
Orange Crush and Bear Lasers Beer
Located in the heart of Tampa Heights on Yellow Brick Row, Hidden Springs
Ale Works encompasses all the things we love about locally crafted beer. Enjoy
two of their artisan selections: Orange Crush (American Wheat with Orange
Zest | 5.6%) and Bear Lasers (IPA with Citra, Simcoe, and Mosaic hops | 6.7%).
hiddenspringsaleworks.com
LONG ASH CIGARS, YBOR CITY
Robusto Mild/Medium Blend Cigar
If you’ve never been to our headquarters in Ybor City, you should know we
perform our mission in a cigar factory building. We love being a part of Ybor
and could not miss the opportunity to include a quality hand-rolled cigar from
Long Ash Cigars. This mild-medium tobacco blend cigar is a crowd pleaser
and is enjoyable for both the beginner and the aficionado!
thelongashcigars.com
NOTHING BUNDT CAKES, MIDTOWN TAMPA
Blue-Eyed Berry Bundtlets
If you attended the 2018 Eye Ball: An Optical Illusion or the 2019 Eye Ball: See
and Be Seen, then you may have been lucky enough to win a mini-Bundt cake
from Nothing Bundt Cakes! We are grateful for Maureen’s past generosity, so
we are thrilled to include her Blue-Eyed Berry Bundlets for all our 2020 iBall
guests!
nothingbundtcakes.comO'BERRY'S SUCCULENTS, ST. PETERSBURG
Succulent Centerpieces Courtesy of our Centerpiece Sponsor,
RTI Donor Services
Centerpieces are an important part of any gala event. Thanks to the generosity
of our Centerpiece Sponsor, RTI Donor Services, we are able to support
O’Berry’s Succulents and provide one succulent centerpiece in each
experience box. Remember, don’t over water!
oberryssucculents.com
OCEANIC MARKET, TAMPA HEIGHTS
Royal King 100% Organic Green Tea
If you live or work near downtown Tampa, you probably pass Oceanic Market
every day! This Malaysian American, family-owned store provides fresh Asian
groceries, vegetables, meat, seafood, herb remedies, and kitchenware. Chan
Choy, one of the store’s owners also provides consultations, herbal remedies,
and teas for just about any ailment you can think of!
oceanicmarket.net
THE OLIVE TREE, WESLEY CHAPEL
Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Donna, proprietor of the Olive Tree has a goal to transform the way people
understand and consume extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Her
premium extra virgin Olive Oil will stimulate your taste buds, enhance your
flavors, and leave you coming back for more.
theolivetreestore.comSAVASANA SCRUBS, TAMPA
Look-at-Me Lavendar Bath Salts
Lauren at Savasana Scrubs creates lush, luxury, premier bath products right
here in Tampa. While she is known for her moisturizing bath scrubs, she is
providing you with the gift of relaxation through her Look-at-Me Lavender
Bath Salts to relieve the stress we have all been feeling during this crazy time.
facebook.com/SavasanaScrubs
SAVORY SPICE SHOP, ST. PETERSBURG
Cantanzaro Herbs
These Cantanzaro Herbs are based on Savory Spice Shop’s Italian Herbs blend.
Perfect on pasta and in tomato-based sauces and excellent with vegetables,
chicken, scrambled eggs, omelets, and fish. Use it to spice up pizza or as a
great finishing touch to salads. Ingredients: garlic, lemon peel, marjoram,
European basil, Mediterranean thyme, rosemary, and Greek oregano.
savoryspiceshop.com
THE SPONGE FACTORY, TARPON SPRINGS
Bath and Cosmetic Sponges, Hand Cream
Tarpon Springs is a very special part of our Tampa Bay community – it’s a great
place to bring visiting friends and family! If you have never used a sponge
harvested from Tarpon Springs, you are about to level up your bath game
thanks to Nick’s store, the Sponge Factory!
thespongefactory.com
STELLA'S SUNDRIES, GULFPORT
Peanut Butter Dog Treats
(For Our Dog Moms and Dads
Who Let Us Know Their Puppies Would be Participating)
Barbara is the owner of Stella’s, a local restaurant she named after her dear
Aunt Stella who devoted her lift to the Catholic church as a nun. In Aunt
Stella’s name and spirit, Barbara brings her customers a dining experience
that feels like family and reminds them of home. Dogs are of course, an
important part of many homes, so please have them enjoy a tasty treat in
support of Stella’s Sundries.
stellasingulfport.comST. PETERSBURG DISTILLERY, ST. PETERSBURG
Hand Sanitizer
St. Petersburg Distillery is known for its locally distilled liquors including Old
St. Pete Sweet Corn Whiskey, Old St. Pete Tropical Gin, Old St. Pete Righteous
Rum, and Tippler’s Orange Liqueur, the team decided to support our
community through the production of hand sanitizer! We figure, everyone
needs hand sanitizer, so use it gratuitously in support of
St. Petersburg Distillery.
stpetersburgdistillery.com
TOTAL WINE AND MORE, TAMPA
La Vostra Prosecco Compliments of our Champagne Toast
Sponsor, CSI of Tampa
Veneto, Italy – Fresh, Apple, White Peach, Light-bodied Immerse
yourself in the juicy, irresistible flavors of apple, white peach and fragrant
honeysuckle with La Vostra Prosecco. This inviting, bubbly sipper appeals to
even the most selective sparkling enthusiast.
Enjoy at all special occasions or casual gatherings alike!
Wine Manager Desmond Opitz at Total Wine & More at Walter’s Crossing
donated wine and spirits to our 2019 Eye Ball. So although they are not a
locally owned business, they continue to be strong supporters of our mission.
totalwine.comTOTAL WINE AND MORE, TAMPA
de Fussigny Selection Cognac, 93 Points
Cognac, France – Delicate, spice, Oak, Balanced
A blend of fine eaux-de-vie coming from different growth areas of the Cognac
region. Subtle and elegant character with notes of vanilla, florals, spices and
pepper. Smooth finish with a touch of oak.
Silver Medal – San Francisco Spirits Competition
Wine Manager Desmond Opitz at Total Wine & More at Walter’s Crossing
donated wine and spirits to our 2019 Eye Ball. So although they are not a
locally owned business, they continue to be strong supporters of our mission.
totalwine.com
WHY SUPPORT LOCAL?
"Local business is essential for our economy. They bring
growth and innovation to our communities. The provide
employment and create entrepreneurship opportunities and
support the local economies, communities and
neighborhoods.The also care about their community.
They know their customers by name; they are our neighbors
and friends. They are what make our towns special and
unique.Most are feeling a financial strain right now, and are
worried about the future. But if you need to buy something,
try your local store first." - Liz Frazier, ForbesTHANK YOU
FOR
SUPPORING
LOCAL
BUSINESSES
#LIFTUPLOCAL
Consider our 2020 iBall business partners for your corporate gifts or
personal thank yous. Remember #LiftUpLocal when shopping for
your friends and family during the holidays.
You can continue to support these local businesses throughout the
year. Many of these businesses have retail locations across Tampa
Bay or websites that allow items to be shipped locally.You can also read
